Kenneth Park at OTB

Museums of Washington DC

Washington DC boats one of the world’s greatest collections of museums and this lecture will introduce to this wonderful world of DC museums that’s includes the Smithsonian, Philips Collection, Library of Congress and much more.

The Chateau de Versailles profiled

This beautifully illustrated armchair afternoon lecture will profile the world famous royal chateau of Versailles. Much of this building was designed by Louis Le Vau under the orders of the ‘Sun King”, Louis XIV. The chateau is set in stunning landscaped gardens created by André Le Nôtre. Versailles illustrates how the French monarch and court lived in a truly spectacular style. Following the lecture we will enjoy a glass of French champagne to toast the festive season.

Victoria was at the forefront of the world-wide democratic government movement. Victoria was the first place in the world where voting was carried out in secret and Victorian women led the world in the movement for equal rights.